Engine Starter Will Not Crank Over
Starter Not Cranking Car Starter Issues Helpful Information There are some easy fixes that are attributed to this problem, one is that the gear selector has not been pushed fully into park (automatic transmission) or the clutch is not fully depressed (standard transmission.) Also, some vehicles need to have the brake pedal depressed before the starter will operate. A starter is designed with a bendix which engages into the flywheel to crank the engine over. If this bendix fails it will allow the starter motor to turn, but not engage. When this condition occurs the starter will "freewheel", allowing the starter motor to turn without engaging into the flywheel. An engine flywheel/flex plate is used to work with the starter and is connected to the engine crankshaft. If this part fails, the starter will operate, but the engine will not crank over. Disassembly is required to inspect for the condition. Usually this problem is accompanied by a strange noise while the star...